Patterned Baskets with Lids - Circle of Carry & Color – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Gathering).

Patterned Baskets with Lids - Circle of Carry & Color – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Gathering).

More than baskets—this ensemble is a woven invocation of movement, rhythm, and ceremonial readiness.

Introducing the Enkito e Oltau Circle of Carry & Color: seven cylindrical baskets stacked in two columns, each crafted from light-toned natural fibers and adorned with bold “V” motifs in pink, purple, and yellow. Topped with smaller lidded baskets featuring handles and matching patterns, the display evokes a layered rhythm of containment and celebration. Behind them, rectangular boxes with red “V” accents and a circular woven wall piece deepen the visual chant. This arrangement transforms utility into artistry and storage into storytelling.

Artisan Connection:

Handwoven by cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, the baskets and boxes are shaped using coiling and plaiting techniques that reflect Maasai shield symbolism and seasonal rhythm. The “V” motif symbolizes movement, protection, and readiness, while the stacked formation suggests abundance and ceremonial layering.

Symbolism in Material & Form:

• Cylindrical baskets: Containment, rhythm, and ancestral care.

• Lidded accents: Protection, offering, and sacred pause.

• “V” patterns: Movement, readiness, and visual chant.

• Color accents: Vitality, clarity, and celebration.

• Natural fibers: Earth, resilience, and artisan pride.

Features & Benefits:

• Natural materials: Sisal, baobab fiber, raffia, cotton.

• Functional styling: Ideal for gifting, boutique display, or ceremonial hosting.

• Culturally rooted craftsmanship: Each piece tells a story.

• Modular design: Stack, nest, or display individually for layered impact.

Product Details:

• Basket Heights: Approx. 30–50 cm.

• Box Dimensions: Approx. 30 × 20 × 15 cm.

• Materials: Sisal, baobab fiber, raffia, cotton.

• Care Instructions: Keep dry. Dust gently. Rotate seasonally.

Contain with color. Stack with story. Support an artisan.

Add the Circle of Carry & Color to your space and carry the spirit of Kenyan craftsmanship into every breath and belonging.